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What is the duration of the winter season in India?
What is the duration of the winter season in India?
During which season does the temperature exceed 40°C (104°F) in the interior plains?
During which season does the temperature exceed 40°C (104°F) in the interior plains?
What is vital for agriculture during the monsoon season?
What is vital for agriculture during the monsoon season?
During which season does India experience clear skies and pleasant temperatures?
During which season does India experience clear skies and pleasant temperatures?
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How many main seasons does India experience?
How many main seasons does India experience?
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What is the primary purpose of using a tag-question?
What is the primary purpose of using a tag-question?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a tag-question?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a tag-question?
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What is the effect of rising intonation on a tag-question?
What is the effect of rising intonation on a tag-question?
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Which of the following is an example of a statement with a positive tag?
Which of the following is an example of a statement with a positive tag?
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When is a tag-question used to soften a statement or make it more polite?
When is a tag-question used to soften a statement or make it more polite?
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What is the tone of voice that can make a tag-question sound more like a statement?
What is the tone of voice that can make a tag-question sound more like a statement?
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Study Notes
Seasons in India
- India has four main seasons: winter, summer, monsoon, and post-monsoon (autumn).
Winter (December to February)
- Characterized by cool, dry weather.
- Temperatures drop significantly in northern regions.
Summer (March to June)
- Marked by intense heat, especially in the interior plains.
- Temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F).
Monsoon Season (June to September)
- Characterized by heavy rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon winds.
- Vital for agriculture.
Post-monsoon (October to November)
- Marked by a retreat of the monsoon.
- Gradual transition to cooler weather, with clear skies and pleasant temperatures.
Tag-Questions
Definition and Purpose
- A tag-question is a short question added to the end of a statement to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener
Structure and Components
- Typically consists of an auxiliary verb, a subject pronoun, and a negation (optional)
- Auxiliary verbs: do, does, did, is, are, am
- Subject pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
- Negation: not, never (optional)
Examples and Types
- Statements with positive tags:
- You like coffee, don't you?
- She is studying English, isn't she?
- They have been to Paris, haven't they?
- Statements with negative tags:
- You don't like coffee, do you?
- He isn't studying English, is he?
- They haven't been to Paris, have they?
Usage and Functions
- To seek confirmation or agreement
- To show interest or surprise
- To soften a statement or make it more polite
Intonation and Tone
- Rising intonation can make the tag-question sound more like a real question
- Falling intonation can make the tag-question sound more like a statement
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Description
Learn about the four main seasons in India, including winter, summer, monsoon, and post-monsoon seasons, and their characteristic weather patterns.
